Armona, California

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Armona is a census-designated place (CDP) in Kings County, California, United States. It is part of the Hanford - Corcoran Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 3,239 at the 2000 census.

1 Geography
2 Demographics
3 Notable People
4 Notable Sites
5 External links

[edit] Geography

Armona is located at 36°18′46″N, 119°42′30″W (36.312673, -119.708239)^GR1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 5.0 km² (1.9 mi²), all land.

[edit] Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 3,239 people, 961 households, and 786 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 651.3/km² (1,688.3/mi²). There were 1,012 housing units at an average density of 203.5/km² (527.5/mi²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 56.25% White, 4.29% Black or African American, 2.41% Native American, 1.33% Asian, 0.25% Pacific Islander, 29.98% from other races, and 5.50% from two or more races. 48.60% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 961 households out of which 47.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.5% were married couples living together, 16.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.2% were non-families. 13.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.37 and the average family size was 3.68.

In the CDP the population was spread out with 35.4% under the age of 18, 9.7% from 18 to 24, 29.3% from 25 to 44, 18.6% from 45 to 64, and 7.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 28 years. For every 100 females there were 94.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.6 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $32,790, and the median income for a family was $32,232. Males had a median income of $26,905 versus $22,981 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $11,850. About 24.2% of families and 26.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 37.8% of those under age 18 and 8.9% of those age 65 or over.

[edit] Notable People

Lynford Hobart Larry or Lyn Larry (Broadway), -Born January 28, 1906 in Armona, CA. Died January 9, 1973 in Downey, CA. Played 12 Major League Baseball Seasons. Debut May 11, 1929 with New York Yankees (1929-1934), Boston Red Sox (1934), Washington (1935), St. Luis Browns (1935,36,40), Cleveland Indian (1937,38,39), Brooklyn Dogers NL (1939), St. Luis Cardinals NL (1939), Final Game August 7, 1940 with St. Luis Browns. Won World Series 1932 along side Babe Ruth & Lou Gehrig and Murders Row. Finished MVP in voting twice 1935 as 24th and 1937 as 19th. Info Researched and Added by Lance Brown.

[edit] Notable Sites

Raven's Deli, located on 14th Avenue, produces various meats and foodstuffs. Raven's Brand jerky is sold throughout the region and easily recognized by its distinctive taste and black raven on a bright yellow background on the otherwise clear bag. Raven's also markets its own line of meat seasonings sold at local grocery stores.